Cost of living in Benin is 8% lower than in Domoni (without rent).
Rent in Benin is 76% cheaper than in Domoni.
Cost of living including rent in Benin is 51% lower than in Domoni.
Food in Benin is 17% cheaper than in Domoni.
Transport in Benin is 134% more expensive than in Domoni.
| Benin | Domoni | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Benin | Domoni | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
2.3 $ | 1.11 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 31.8 $ | 18.3 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 4.85 $ | 7.75 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 0.72 $ | 1.02 $ |
| Capuccino | 2.29 $ | 1.72 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.38 $ | 0.98 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 2.05 $ | 4.23 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 1.06 $ | 0.39 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.49 $ | 1.04 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 1.63 $ | 4.95 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.56 $ | 7.53 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.12 $ | 2.42 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 6.25 $ | 9.98 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3 $ | 5.52 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.61 $ | 0.48 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.36 $ | 0.55 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.99 $ | 3.27 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.9 $ | 2.76 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.31 $ | 0.71 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 0.57 $ | 1.22 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 4.78 $ | 12.4 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 0.98 $ | 0.93 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 1.27 $ | 1.66 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.36 $ | 0.59 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 12.9 $ | 31.6 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.52 $ | 2.95 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 18.7 $ | 8.37 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 7.89 $ | 14.6 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 2 $ | 3.57 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 0.7 $ | 2.94 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 0.43 $ | 1.56 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 0.36 $ | 1.28 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
17.7 $ | 66.9 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
26.7 $ | 104 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
28.7 $ | 72.3 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 109 $ | 534 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 244 $ | 1,114 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 180 $ | 645 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 338 $ | 1,363 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 525 $ | 1,531 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 879 $ | 1,311 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 106 $ | 646 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 16.49 % | 3.78 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 3.68 $ | 33.4 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 4.66 $ | 6.41 $ |
| Haircut | 1.57 $ | 4 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 77.4 $ | 108 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 21.7 $ | 59.6 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 82.5 $ | 389 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 2,313 $ | 13,851 $ |